Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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